The best restaurants in South East

We ordered a takeaway from here last night and it was the best Indian takeaway I have had in a long time! I am gluten free and the staff were very knowledgeable and reassured me what I could eat that was gluten free. We ordered a mild passanda chicken and a more spicy lamb bhoona The food was ready within 20 minutes and it was so delicious! Very fresh and not greasy at all. We shall be returning, to dine in the restaurant next time!

We stumbled across this delightful cafe by chance this morning on our way back to the railway station. I so wish we had found it sooner during our stay in Oxford. The cafe is bright, clean and welcoming. The smiles and attentiveness from the staff was wonderful. On this occasion we only ordered tea but the selection of pastries and sandwiches available were great and extremely good value. We will most definitely return on our next visit. The young lady who served us was lovely and the staff who are supervising were so patient and caring. It was the nicest, yet most inexpensive drink of our entire trip.

I was staying at a nearby guesthouse and saw this great pizza place! I loved the turtles as a kid and collected the figures, so I was interested in trying there. The pizza was amazing quality hand made and cooked while I waited, amazing price too! The owner is a really nice guy and the turtle mural is cool, I will be returning again when in the area! Five stars

Brilliant Sunday lunch. Pate or crab and avacado salad starters superb, followed by a traditional roast dinner. Background music from a talented singer added to the ambience. Really enjoyed our visit.

First time at the The Works Cafe for breakfast. The service was excellent especially from Chloe and Donna. The breakfast was amazing. Will definitely be going back!

The cakes are incredible! My husband and I had some (11 pounds for 3 portions) then we regretted not having bought more because it was so excellent!

what a delight for my sweet tooth, great cakes great coffee, grea, we certainly enjoyed ourselves... will be back

This is the second time I have ordered a cake from Sweet Passion Cakes and I've been blown away again. This time I ordered a bespoke baptism cake (Belgian chocolate). Ordering is so easy, I sent across some design and colour palette ideas and the rest I left in their creative hands. WOW! Absolutely stunning cake, delicious and the perfect centre piece. Thank you Sweet Passion Cakes for making things stress free as always! Xxx

What a good find! Cafe with a difference! No prices, pay what you think it's worth. Great staff, friendly, courteous, efficient and...... good food.

Very friendly waitress with a big smile.And the Vesuvio pizza was so yummy cook from a authentic Italian chef . It was saturdy lunch and the restaurant was pretty busy inside and out, but i didn't wait long before my pizza arrived.

My nieces love this place and still claim these are the best ever milkshakes! The shop is always busy so is clearly very popular locally

Myself & my partner had an amazing meal at the BCot restaurant! Really high quality food in creation, taste & presentation! Having been a student at the catering college 39 years ago it was a great experience seeing what these young chefs are capable of & brought back many fabulous memories (albeit a much different interior) Our waiter Matt, did himself proud, having only just left school & only his 3rd service! Can’t believe I haven’t been more often & hope to in the future & see the confidence & skills of the students develop further!

My wife and I ate here last night (25th Jan). Mushrooms to start and then I had probably the best lasagne I’ve ever eaten. Lasagne seems to be similar every where but not this one. Hot succulent and some great herbs in the mix. Large portion too. Apparently Enzo’s mother’s recipe. You gotta try it folks.

This was my first ever menu tasting and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our waiter was Josh who was a bit nervous to begin with as it was his first time waiting at table but soon began to relax and did an excellent job. The food was exceptional and was a very enjoyable evening.

From the outside, the Swan Inn might appear to be a simple village pub, but step inside, and you’re in for an extraordinary experience. Upon entering, we were immediately impressed by the open view of the professional kitchen, where chefs could be seen meticulously preparing dishes. It was clear right away that this was not just another gastro pub. We were warmly welcomed and seated, and our waiter, Joe, guided us through the menu with care and clarity. His thoughtful explanations made choosing our dishes an enjoyable experience. Before our starters arrived, we were treated to freshly baked bread served with two types of butter: honey and malt. The combination was sensational and set the tone for what was to come. For starters, I had the venison, which was incredibly tender – it melted with a single fork stroke. The flavours were perfectly balanced, allowing the venison to truly shine. A delightful surprise was the inclusion of two mini onion rings, lightly battered and utterly delicious. My wife opted for the burrata, complemented by a delicate candied orange peel. It was a brilliant pairing, and we’ve already decided to replicate it at home. For mains, I had the rib-eye steak, cooked to a flawless medium-rare. The quality was outstanding – a well-hung steak that true steak lovers will immediately recognize as exceptional. My wife chose the Thai curry, which was a masterclass in balance. Unlike many other curries, this one wasn’t overwhelmed by cream; instead, the fresh, fragrant ingredients took centre stage. If The Swan Inn were located in a more densely populated area, I have no doubt it would be booked out weeks in advance. It’s a hidden gem that delivers in every way. We loved every second and will absolutely be returning. Five stars, without a doubt.